About the Artist

Welcome

Thank you for considering me for your portraits! At a very young age, I developed a passion for the arts that was fueled by support from my parents, friends and teachers. I realized that art was a gift from God, a creative outlet, a chance for self-expression, and my opportunity to leave a lasting impression on others. Throughout my adolescent life, art was more than a passion, more than a drive… it was my life.

Like many, I felt the pressure to explore a more stable career path as a young adult and decided to pursue a degree in Business Finance. While art was no longer my main focus, I still stayed in touch with my inner artist by taking electives whenever I could fit them into my normal course load. After graduation I found myself working in public accounting where I met my now husband-Joe. Life is unpredictable… and beautiful that way.

After several more years in a corporate finance setting, I realized I wasn’t doing what I was passionate about. The artist in me was being suppressed and yearned to be back in the spotlight. After careful consideration, I decided to pursue a career in photography. I didn’t plan this route, but I love how life unfolds. It’s trusting in God’s plan and taking a leap of faith that takes us to better places through His divine plan.

My name is Amanda. I am a God-loving woman, a wife, a mama to two cats, coffee lover, blogger, runner, and — of course — a photographer. It would be my honor to work with you.

Amanda English is a custom portrait photographer specializing in high school senior and family photography. She serves clients located in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Garner, Fuquay Varina, Chapel Hill and Durham North Carolina.